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A leading commercial litigator and international arbitration counsel, Philip is named in all the major legal publications as an expert in arbitration, construction law and litigation. Philip's practice spans investments and projects across Asia, and he has represented clients in arbitration proceedings in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, London, Zurich and Brunei.

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Quite often when a decision is issued in an arbitration, the final outcome may “surprise” parties in that neither party’s arguments had been accepted fully; rather a decision lying somewhere between the two sides of the dispute was the final outcome. Read more

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Can a court, after setting aside an arbitral award, remit the matter back to the original tribunal that rendered the award in the first place? The Singapore Court of Appeal considered this question in the recently adjudicated case of AKN and another v ALC and others and other appeals [2015] SGCA 63. .

When would a contractual provision be considered a penalty clause not enforceable in courts? The position adopted by Singapore courts is largely based on the early 20th century authority of Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company v New Garage and Motor Company [1915] AC 79 (“Dunlop Tyre”).

On 16 January this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the “Start-up India Action Plan” (“Action Plan”). The Action Plan is the latest in Modi’s moves to revive the Indian economy and generate employment, and follows initiatives such as ‘Digital India’, which was designed to bring Internet services to rural areas, and the ‘Make in India’ campaign, which aspires to establish India as a global manufacturing hub.

Residential and Condominium Development in Singapore

Benefit from a well-established Residential and Condominium Development practice that has handled a diverse portfolio of projects—including mixed development projects, shopping malls, residential developments, hotels and resorts and industrial parks.

From land acquisition and zoning to change of use, conversion and all aspects of subdivision, our experience extends across all phases of project development. We we have successfully managed the largest and most complex projects in Singapore and count leading real estate developers and many listed companies as clients.

Acting for the developer of Marina Bay Residences, a joint venture between Singapore’s Keppel Land and Hong Kong’s Cheung Keong (Holdings) and HongKong Land Holdings, our team advised on the first phase of the largest development in the downtown Marina Bay Financial District—a S$2 billion investment. We also acted in the land and adjacent site acquisition, development and successful launch of the high-end project, "The Trillium", by the Lippo Group, as well as represented developers in many other prominent residential projects, including the Esta, One Amber, Grand Duchess At St Patrick’s and the Parc Condominium.

Take advantage of our custom built software and database systems which complement our in-depth understanding of the legal issues at stake and enable us to service you efficiently and comprehensively.

Our key services include:

Acquisition of land parcels

Tender terms and conditions

Housing developers licenses

Consultations with the Controller of Housing

Statutory requirements

Options and sale and purchase agreements

Application for strata subdivision

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In recent times, there has been a rising trend of tourists using Airbnb and other homestay type accommodations as opposed to more traditional short-term accommodation options like hotels and service apartments while vacationing abroad.

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